I grew up in England and moved to the United States in 1994. Currently living in New Hampshire, I have found a home in the incredible diversity of New England. I never grow bored with the mountains, rivers, oceans, towns and cities - and the unpredictable weather.

 I live to explore , to travel, to experience; and photography is my journal. New England offers some of the nation's finest scenery, and I hope that viewing my photographs gives you the same enjoyment I experience when finding and creating them. After all, Ansel Adams commented: "There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer."

 I agree with his observation, and am both honored and delighted whenever someone chooses to display my pictures in a home or office.

I have many more photographs available for viewing on my web site. From rugged mountains to autumn foliage, rocky streams, and the wonders of the seacoast; my goal is to capture the remarkable character of New England. Please browse the various galleries and be sure to contact me if you would like more information or would simply like to say hello.

Thank you, Adrian

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Stephanye, a local Public Relations Executive, spends much of her free time perfecting the craft of quilting. Having mastered the basic techniques, she presently finds the art quilt one of her most creative avenues. In her own words, "I love, love color, fabrics, sparkle and the journey they take me on.

Over the years I have worked in different media including oils, silk screen, watercolor and pen and ink. Although I have studied with several artists my most rewarding and interesting studies were with Sister Vincent DePaul. She took great pains to encourage her students to try all media, to grow and experiment, to widen our range of interest and to appreciate the world around us. My favorite quote is from Anthropologist Ashley Montague: "If you're interested, you can't be bored and the more you are interested, the more likely you are to range in experience and knowledge." I believe being a painter forces you to be interested, to observe, to study, to be open, there by expanding your world.

- Priscilla

Contact: 603/430-7364

* a French term which translates as “in open air”;  the generally accepted meaning is “outdoors and from life”

BIO: Sharon was born and raised in urban NJ and fell in love with NH on her first trip here when she was just a teenager. She vowed that she would someday make NH her home, and she’s now been a NH resident for 18 years.

A former junior high science teacher who “retired” to become a stay at home Mom, Sharon has always loved to draw and paint in many contexts, but is a relative newcomer to painting on canvas and exhibiting her works publicly. She has won awards in each of the mediums in which she works, and her paintings can be found in private collections throughout the US and also in Australia and Russia.

Sharon finds that she is happiest when painting en plein aire*, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of NH and northern New England, and she is the founder of NHPleinAir—a communications network for other plein air artists in the region. 

"I have always been most drawn to those paintings that somehow invite the viewer to step through the frame into the scene—to wander a path or sit listening to a babbling brook or rustling leaves. I believe that, regardless of size, when paintings depict beauty & serenity, they can provide a means of momentary escape from life’s daily drudgery & stress. My goal as I begin each painting, in any medium, is to share a glimpse of a wonderful place—to transport viewers to a place where they can breathe deeply and relax momentarily; to say “Look at this wonderful place I’ve found! Come, sit with me! Enjoy the moment!” "

Website: http://www.SharonAllen.us

Most of us have entered a mass warehouse store to purchase materials for our homes. These have sprung up across the country along with the mom and pop general stores and provide just about everything a DIY dreamer could ever need. Having taken on a few projects myself, I was pondering my construction work along with my main career as a photographer. Among the myriad of supplies, tools and “whatcha do hickies”, I also saw patterns and contours that stood out in my artist’s eye. One day, with about an hour to think over what I needed for my next home improvement, I brought my camera along and this is some of what I felt was worth sharing. With more time and not having been asked to stop taking photos, I am sure there would have been many more. I hope you enjoy this perspective of these establishments. Maybe next time you walk past an everyday scene you might take a moment to see what could be hidden behind the ordinary.

As for the type of photography P.T. has created and where it has been viewed includes working with major newspapers and magazines in the United States and in Europe. Examples are PGA TOUR, USA HOCKEY, and designing CD’s for many musicians and photographing bands like The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Jewel, Led Zeppelin and Famous. In addition to this work he also does model and portrait photography.  

"There is beauty in the strangest places and it is only a matter of opening up your mind to allow your eyes to see it.” - P.T. Sullivan

My favorite saying in relation to my photography:"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away". (Unknown)

Thank you, Jeff Folger

 I began painting in 2006 after being downsized from a corporate job.Watercolor was something that interested me for many years, but I never had the time to pursue it. I love nature and as a result, my painting subjects tend to gravitate to things in nature. I love landscape painting and attempting to capture the various seasons that we have in New England. 
Watercolor provides me with peace and relaxation, and I hope that my work can do the same for those who view it.

 I started painting in 1992 when it was recommended as pain therapy for a chronic illness. My hands were the only part of my body that didn’t hurt, and the painting took my mind off the pain. Fortunately, my health has greatly improved, and my painting has progressed beyond therapy to a source of immense pleasure. 

 Born in Italy, Evans draws inspiration from having studied the Italian and French masters while searching for her own personal style. Early visits to the most important European museums have been a major influence upon her artistic development.

Evans can capture on canvases or panels intriguing abstractions of space and moods, filled with subdued charm and symbolic significance.

She believes in experiment and reinventing her artistic ways. And so, the painter finds herself restless, in conflict between dreams of cosmic harmony and existential distress. The resolution or the necked struggle is offered in her paintings to read. A variety of both abstract and realistic narratives of universal emotions unfold in her personal manipulations of colors and shapes.

 For more information please contact Esilda at Hesilda1@comcast.net

 Jane O'Toole toured the world with her military father and family living in Germany, Japan, and Canada and throughout the United States as a child. She now resides in Portsmouth - and would never move anywhere else.

A successful bout against bladder cancer, spurred O'Toole to retire from her high tech marketing career to spend more time with her husband, Austin. Photography then became her passion, although she also loves fiber arts and is a master knitter.

O'Toole is  a self taught photographer. "I'm more for having an 'eye' than being technically correct. I'd never make it as a wedding photographer in that I love quirky, off-angle photography, and often very different subjects like pigeons, rust, and signs!"

Contact Jane at  603-430-3064  603-430-3064